For the second straight game, Liberty will face off against Yosemite. The Hawks will head out to challenge the Badgers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Liberty will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Liberty came out on top against Yosemite on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fourth inning. The Hawks blew past the Badgers 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won ten matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Daniel Sandate was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Colton Azevedo was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Tyce Perez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Liberty always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Liberty pushed their record up to 15-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Yosemite, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season.
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